Ruotong Bai-Portfolio-2024

Residential design (interior, architecture & sustainable)

R U O T O N G B A I

I n t e r i o r D e s i g n e r

+917-821-4554 rba 64@pratt edu

Pratt Institute

Master of Fine Art n nter or Design

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Miami University

Bachelor of Fine Art n Inter or Design

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Sketchup

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Photoshop V-ray

Enscape

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Microsoft Suite

Long Island C ty NY

https //www l nked n com/in/ruotong-ba -13806a160/

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC

Des gn + Construction department Interior design intern

S e p 2 0 2 3 – P r e s e n t

Support ng MSK des gn projects inc ud ng he des gn of c nica workp ace and publ c spaces

Des gned MSK Rockefe er Outpat en Pav ion s pat ent wa t ng area worked on-s te survey ng F nish/furni ure se ect ons furn ture ayouts and construct on draw ng

Researched B POC art sts for MSK s art col ect on for a new npat ent hosp tal project n Manhattan be ng designed by Foster + Partners and Cannon Des gn

Engaged n the annual update of MSK s nter or Design Guide

Produced a report on he BIFMA Level sustainab ity standard and surveyed MSK s furn ture standards

P R O J E C T E X P E R I E N C E

Floating Habitats Montauk NY

J a n 2 0 2 3 - M a y 2 0 2 3

Pratt studio res dentia project, interior,arch tecture & susta nab e des gn

The project exp ored peop e s ( ower 10% & upper 10%) ving env ronment on the sea from a sustainab e perspect ve

Worked on the c ient site susta nab e deve opment b odivers ty research concept development environment and exter or des gn f oor plan ayouts susta nable furni ure and fin sh se ect ons p ans sect ons and render ngs and other graph c draw ngs

The Agency Office Brooklyn NY

Pratt stud o off ce project, nter or design

A 2-story off ce for a 60-emp oyee creat ve des gn company w th a focus on creat ng a d verse and f ex b e office env ronment

Worked on c ent and s te research concept development f oor plan ayout furn ture and f nish se ection, and produced drawings of f oor plans sect ons render ngs and other graphics

The True Colour Bridal Store, Las Vegas NV

Reta l project nter or des gn

M a y 2 0 2 1 - S e p 2 0 2 1

A reta space des gned for LGBT groups created an nnovative retai d splay system

Worked on cl en research concept deve opment floor p an ayout furn ture and f n sh se ect on and produced draw ngs of floor p ans sect ons render ngs and other graph cs

A C T I V I T Y

Intersect Palm Springs Art and Design Fair CA

F e b 2 0 2 4

Eng ish (proficient)

Chinese (native)

Prefabr cated design work exhib ted

Designed and handmade a fabr cated set of 30 x 72 interact ve pane s that come toge her to form prefabr ca ed transportable inhab table env ronment

THE AGENCY OFFICE

Building 77, 141 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The office design project for the company called The Agency, a creative design and brand strategy consultancy, included two floors of office space and 60 employees. The design was designed to meet the company's organizational structure and office needs. The goal was to create a dynamic office environment that would stimulate enthusiasm and creativity. A variety of office environments cater to different kinds of work and there are many collaborative spaces to promote teamwork. Leisure areas also allow employees to find a balance between work and leisure.

Company informations

The Agency is a design and creative consultancy that provides brands with a range of creative and design-related services such as brand identity strategy, brand design, product design and poster design.

The founders are Eddie Opara (Penragtam), Lisa Atkin (B&B), and Jane Friesen ( 2x4). They co-founded the agency, a design agency for lifestyle brands, as CEO, COO, and CMO, with 50 employees.

Program Concept

The concept is called dynamic space, also known as "Ribbon" and is inspired by ribbon-like architectural spaces with a sense of dynamics and ribbon-like amusement facilities.

Aim to create a flexible office space and an office that is dynamic and stimulates the creativity and motivation of the employees. The dynamism of the ribbon in the space served this idea.

15th floor plan

Scale: 1/16''=1'0''

16th floor plan

Scale: 1/16''=1'0''

Axonometric

The "Ribbon" serves as the big concept for the whole design, and the ribbon structure runs through the whole office space. It provides a non-traditional office activity space. It allows people to change their working environment with the flexibility, so that the office does not have to be fixed in their fixed work seats.

The ribbon is in constant transformation and creates different "functions". The brand image is presented to visitors as a reception space.

Ribbons also create flexible office spaces for employees, such as informal meeting spaces, small meetings for less than 4 people, private and quiet breakout spaces, etc.

Working area

Interior materials are dominated by orange, which as a warm color helps to increase people's productivity and stimulate creativity. However, the interior does not use excessive orange, which is only used as a color for furniture. A gray terrazzo floor and gray brick walls were added to neutralize the orange's brightness. Cool marble and a dark carpet were added to balance the overall color and materials

Exhibition space

Creative group working space

Furniture

All furniture selections from Herman Miller

TRUE COLOUR-BRIDAL STORE

Las Vegas is a free and open city. This bridal store was designed specifically for the LGBT group getting married in Las Vegas, the store provides them with retail space to display their clothing, fitting rooms, and event space. The design was inspired by luggage, as most people who come to Las Vegas to get married are from out of town or other countries, and luggage represents traveling and carrying not only belongings but also memories.

By using circle to cut curves to achieve a soft, elegant, flowing plan inspired by the hemline of a wedding dress. The diagrams tested four different floor plan layout options, and the fourth was ultimately chosen based on flow routes, functionality, and aesthetics.

Started by defining the functional divisions, arranging the luggage display area, the general display area, the activity room, and the private dressing room and waiting room. The aim was to divide the entire floor plan into three sections.

MONOMER- luggage details

Evolution of luggage form

Wheels trolley locker Handle Metal case

Luggage with function

Expand Wheels Expand locker Wraparound Add Revit

Expand Wheels Edges rounded Handle with wheel

The luggage plays a role as an important element in the concept and space of the design, embodying the concept and serving the function. The design was initially created by extracting elements from real luggage to simulate the shape of the luggage in the design, including the trolley, lock and metal shell etc.. Details were added through the evolution of the shape.

AXO- luggage & Track

Row of cloth display From traditional straight hangers, to curved hangers

Single cloth display Re-emphasis on the curved element on pole

Shoes display 360 degree display of products on round platform with re-use of curved pole

Fitting room Ergonomically expanded luggage size to fit people changing inside. Adding fitting room functions: mirror, hanging clothes.

Suspend Ceiling

Ceiling Track

Luggage

Ground Track

The individual luggage are linked by track. The wheels on the bottom and trolley of the luggage link the ground track and the ceiling track. The tracks act in a loop so that the individual luggage can move in a certain direction. The movable luggage allow for the free arrangement of the display. Bringing the suitcases together in one place also creates an open space. The removable luggage dressing room makes dressing more ritualistic and people can wait for a loved one to surprise you with a removable suitcase.

Since Las Vegas is characterized by a hot climate, and the geography of a desert city. The choice of materials was based on the concept of cooling and coolness, using mostly cool colors and a lot of green to bring nature and coolness to the interior. The visual and tactile sensations of the materials were also chosen from metal, glass, porcelain, leather these hard, smooth surface. It is hoped that the above materials will allow customers to experience a cool, clean and green environment in their senses, and increase the length of their stay and enhance their experience.

Let us witness your love story and help you prepare for your wedding!

We looking forward meeting with you in Las Vegas!

Sustainable living in self-sufficiency

The goal of the design is to provide self-sufficient sustainable communities, green agriculture, fish farming, water recycling systems, and energy access are all endpoints of the design. Providing employment and a source of income for the local poor, as well as affordable energy. At the same time providing low-cost, sustainable modular housing that can be customized to fit people's budgets and household needs, with flexible construction and furnishings, as well as environmentally friendly materials.

FLOATING HABITATS

Napeague

Harbor, East Hampton, NY.

Sustainable living in biosphere

The design aims to create a harmonious and sustainable living experience in the biosphere. The interior design concept incorporates elements of biophilic design in three ways (direct experience of nature, protection of biodiversity, and bio dynamic experimentation). This design approach connects residents to nature by incorporating biosphere elements (life on the ground, life in the air, and life underwater) into living spaces. The design promotes responsible consumption, biophilic design, and social responsibility, creating a space that not only meets the needs of its inhabitants, but also supports the health and well-being of the planet,

Lower 10% inhabitant

Upper 10% inhabitant

Client background

•15 families ranging from 2-6 people per family.

•Low-income people, fishing and oyster farming as a source of income.

•Live in affordable housing on the beach, but houses are very vulnerable to hurricanes.

•They live far from stores, which makes daily purchases inconvenient, and rely on subsistence living.

•Desire to change the current living environment to be safer and more fisheries friendly

Concept

•Sustainable community design concept

Green farming

Green Community

Fish farming

Water management

Agricultural income

Energy using

•Housing design concept

Transform to

Shipping container

Modularized &customized housing

The construction of the house used discarded 10feet containers, relying on the structure and shape of the containers. The concept of modular housing was derived, where a house consists of 6-12 containers, each of which is given a fixed function (sleeping, cooking, eating, studying, working, bathing, etc.). This allows each family to customize their house according to their family size and financial situation.

Modular rooms with different programs(cooking,living, sleeping, &bathing)

Develop a home based on family room needs.

Lower 10% inhabitant

Section A

Notes

1.Only three reference floor plans are listed above, based on three typical family situations.

The actual home can be customized according to the customer's actual family situation, as well as personal preferences.

2.Drawings (section, axonometric,perspective) below are referenced to standard unit plan.

Section B

Water journey & partition

(1 person)

(2 parents 2child)

(2 Parents 2 Child 2 Elders)

Solar panel

Fog harvesting

Recycled seafood container

Material

Recycled shipping containers were used to build the house, recycled plastic water bottles were chosen for the floats, and recycled seafood containers were used for the water collection. Recycled materials were also used for all interior materials, such as partition made of ocean plastic, concrete floors made of seafood shells, and recycled and bio material for fabrics. This ensures affordable materials for the inhabitant and follows the concept of sustainability.

Bedroom

Laundry Kitchen

Sofa TV+ storage

Bed+ storage Table+ storage

Since the waves can make the houses on the sea sway, all the furniture is prefabricated build-in furniture, which ensures in stability, as well as afford ability for the inhabitants. The furniture is flexible and can be adjusted and folded in cabinets.

concrete made from sea shells Terrazzo made by ocean plastic Farbic made by Recycled Textile Fabrics made by seawater plants Panel made by plastic bag

Concept

•Sustainable living in biosphere

•4 family members, dad, mom, two college aged daughters and a dog.

•High-income, highly educated, social elite.

•Live in a villa by the sea, have a yacht, enjoy doing water sports.

•There is a housekeeper who buy their necessities, and cleans and cooks for them.

•Have an unlimited budget for a house on the sea and just want to experience the joy of living on the sea.

Life in the air (Upper floor)

Life on the Ground (Ground floor)

•Biodiversity protection ( exterior)

•Biodynamic strategies (interior)

Life under Water (Submerge floor)

Artificial seabird living platform

Bio dynamic farming

Docking plant garden

Biodynamic farming cycle

Artificial reefs

Designed to create a harmonious and sustainable living experience in the biosphere and to raise awareness of people's responsibility for the sustainable development of the environment, the interior design concept is based on three aspects：

•Direct experience of nature：Incorporating natural elements such as plants, living wall, Aquarium, and natural materials into the living space

•Biodiversity Protection: Use of man-made intervention techniques to protect local biodiversity.

•Bio dynamic experiments: The design experimented with bio dynamics in the interior space, utilized in indoor farming, and indoor landscaping. The design also incorporates principles of permaculture, such as the use of organic and sustainable farming practices, to create environments that are self-sustaining and promote biodiversity.

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Vertical hydroponic farming

Pumping water up for vegetable

Filtered clean water back to tank

Fish farming

Bio dynamic interior landscape

Pet bird

Bio dynamic cycle

Wood chips collect bird waste

Compost box

Feeding pipe

Plant

Fertilization pipe Worm

Pumping water up for plants

Bio filtered clean water back to tank

Pet fish

Bio dynamic cycle

Upper 10% inhabitant

Since the waves can cause the house on the sea to sway, all the furniture is prefabricated built-ins. This ensures the stability and safety of the furniture, yet allows it to be formulated according to the needs of the occupants, such as shelf tables and chairs for work and study, kitchen and dining room cabinets, as well as beds and closets.

Interior materials are chosen based on the concept of environmentally friendly, sustainable and biologically made materials. The choice of materials for each floor is also based on the concept of that floor (life on the ground, life under water, and life in the sky). For example, for the ground floor, panels made from peanuts and sunflower waste were chosen, as well as fabrics made from plants such as Palm Leather Filigree rug and leather-like material made from leaves. The submerged floor is likewise made of marine life materials, such as concrete made of shells, fish skin carpets and seaweed-dyed fabrics.

Explored axonometric & material

Life in the air (Upper floor)

Life on the Ground (Ground floor)

Life under Water (Submerge floor)

Peanut Shell Panel

Panel made by Sunflower Mushroom mycelium panel

Stone Palm Leather Filigree rug

Salmon Skin Carpet

Egg shell ceramic tile

Recycled feather decoration

Concrete-like tile made from shells

Concrete made by oyster shell

Wood fabrics using seawater plants

Natural farbic Dying by Algae

Wood Pineapple leavebased "leather" leather-like material made from leaves

Wood

MAGIC PLAYGROUND

Phase 1

Geometric exercises and idea generation. The design uses rhino manipulation to generate geometries of your own creation in a 30'* 30' frame. The geometric design revolves around the verbs mix, and play. Twelve were produced and one was selected for the development of the next design.

Phase 2

Post-production techniques to enhance the standard drawing. Phase 2 is the geometric model of phase 1, with the addition of floor, facades, and circulation. The software used is Revit and Rhino to add texture, graphic patterns, lighting, and materiality. Invent your own methods for combining all the skills taught so far in the semester to create unique hybrid drawings. Phase 2 final output has floor plans, section isometric section isometric explored isometric elevation and perspectives.

Phase 3- Final

The Process... Design Statement:

Continuing the development of the project according to phase 2, the graphic design was inspired by the design sensibility of the neme studio of the precedent study. The concept of scene design was extracted from the neme studio and applied to this project. The graphic design of this project was made more narrative, more interesting, and hopefully also impressive.

The design is a narrative story of a project from the birth of an idea to its realization as a public building. 6 drawings correspond to 6 different steps of project creation, and then the concept of scenography is used in the design of the drawings. The six drawings correspond to; technical drawings and floor plans; building models and exploded views; coloring models and elevation; scene models, photography and axonometric drawings; construction and detail drawings; open to the public and perspective drawings.

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4:

Step 2: Build model

Step 5: Construction

Pratt Interior Design Ideation and Representation Project

Step 6: Open to public

Step 3: Paint colors

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Idea and technical drawings

Step

Build site and photography

WORKING SAMPLE 01

MSK Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion’s patient waiting area

Location: 160 E 53rd St,4th floor, New York, NY 10022

Time: 2023, Oct-Dec

Jobs: Site surveying, developing furniture layouts & drawing construction floor plan, furniture, finish selection & creating furniture, finish specifications sheet.

Software: AutoCAD

4th,patient waiting area floor plan

4th,patient waiting area furniture schedule

WORKING SAMPLE 02

Atlantic Ave cafe

Location: 525 Atlantic Ave

Brooklyn NY, 11217.

Time: 2023, Jan-May

Jobs: Site surveying, developing furniture layouts & drawing a whole set of construction document(with wall,stair, mill work details, elevation and floor plans), furniture, finish selection, creating furniture, finish specifications sheet. Lighting design, mill work design, and rendering.

Software: Revit

Stair plan,section & details

Restroom plan & elevations

Front area perspective

Back area perspective